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Aug 2024
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Sting: 4. Legacy

BBC RADIO 2
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When you’ve been in the game for as long as Sting has, it’s tempting to just keep giving the people what they want. But that’s just not him, is it?

In Episode Four, Vernon Kay finds Sting in a place in which inspiration is everything. Whether it’s a lute album, a turn on Broadway, traditional folk or Reggae, Sting refuses to be pinned down.

That’s the attitude that’s won him millions of fans, the respect of his peers, and a musical legacy that only a handful of stars can match. And in his eighth decade, he’s showing no signs of slowing down.

Through the BBC Archive and brand new interviews, you’ll understand what makes Sting truly unique.

A Cup and Nuzzle Production. Written and produced by Joe Foley.

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